fwrunner2020
New Member
Hey guys;
I've had a Delta 'Cicero' single-handle pull-out faucet on my kitchen sink for 10 years.
Not long after I installed the faucet, it began to drip. The problem was a bad valve cartridge.
This appears to be a weak spot in this particular (and I suspect other) single-handle faucets.
I replaced the valve cartridge (under Delta's lifetime warranty) a total of five times over the 10 years.
The last time I replaced was about 3 weeks ago, and the faucet is already starting to drip.
In order to stop the drip, the handle needs to be wiggled as it is closed.
So I'm giving up on this faucet and shopping for a new one.
I am dismayed when I read the reviews of faucets online. Specifically, people are having trouble with valves and spray heads.
It appears that most of these parts are plastic, and not manufactured to the tightest tolerances.
Most valve cartridges are ceramic. Probably steel would work better, but of course would be much more expensive.
What is troubling though is that it appears that no matter whether you buy a cheap (<$150) faucet or an expensive ($250+) one, you will have problems with its quality after much less time than should be expected for such a fixture.
I look at all brands, and they all seem to have the same problems - mostly related to the use of plastic parts.
So, what do I do? Buy one for around $250 and hope for the best?
At least with most manufacturers offering a lifetime warranty, and the relative ease of replacing parts, the gamble is mainly with time and mind rather than money.
Any suggestions?
Thanks for your help
fwrunner
I've had a Delta 'Cicero' single-handle pull-out faucet on my kitchen sink for 10 years.
Not long after I installed the faucet, it began to drip. The problem was a bad valve cartridge.
This appears to be a weak spot in this particular (and I suspect other) single-handle faucets.
I replaced the valve cartridge (under Delta's lifetime warranty) a total of five times over the 10 years.
The last time I replaced was about 3 weeks ago, and the faucet is already starting to drip.
In order to stop the drip, the handle needs to be wiggled as it is closed.
So I'm giving up on this faucet and shopping for a new one.
I am dismayed when I read the reviews of faucets online. Specifically, people are having trouble with valves and spray heads.
It appears that most of these parts are plastic, and not manufactured to the tightest tolerances.
Most valve cartridges are ceramic. Probably steel would work better, but of course would be much more expensive.
What is troubling though is that it appears that no matter whether you buy a cheap (<$150) faucet or an expensive ($250+) one, you will have problems with its quality after much less time than should be expected for such a fixture.
I look at all brands, and they all seem to have the same problems - mostly related to the use of plastic parts.
So, what do I do? Buy one for around $250 and hope for the best?
At least with most manufacturers offering a lifetime warranty, and the relative ease of replacing parts, the gamble is mainly with time and mind rather than money.
Any suggestions?
Thanks for your help
fwrunner